When looking to take time to regroup and get away from it all, the village of Contessa Entellina offers a centuries-old monastery that is now a boutique hotel complete with Gregorian chant piping through its corridors and a garden labyrinth in which you can gleefully get lost, miles of walking trails through sweeping mountain-scapes, curious locals and talented artisans, seasonal local produce, sheep cheeses, and wine from the surrounding fields (We call it, “Arm to table.”), and most of all, tranquility. In the heart of Sicily, you can not only explore the breathtaking outdoors, but also the expansive inner landscapes of your heart and soul.
52 Reasons to Love Sicily | #39. Find Inner Peace
When looking to take time to regroup and get away from it all, the village of Contessa Entellina offers a centuries-old monastery that is now a boutique hotel complete with Gregorian chant piping through its corridors and a garden labyrinth in which you can gleefully get lost, miles of walking trails through sweeping mountain-scapes, curious locals and talented artisans, seasonal local produce, sheep cheeses, and wine from the surrounding fields (We call it, “Arm to table.”), and most of all, tranquility. In the heart of Sicily, you can not only explore the breathtaking outdoors, but also the expansive inner landscapes of your heart and soul.
About the author
Allison Scola is founder, owner, and curator of Experience Sicily and the Cannoli Crawl. Named one of the experts for the 2019 New York Times Travel Show, Scola writes and lectures on Sicily and leads immersive tours and designs custom itineraries that delight discerning travelers. She has been featured on Rudy Maxa’s World with the Carey’s, America’s #1 Travel Radio Show and as the cannoli expert in the documentary Cannoli, Traditions Around the Table. Scola has lectured about Sicily at University of Pennsylvania, The New School, LIU Post University, Queens College, Westchester Italian Cultural Center, at high schools in the New York City metropolitan area, and at events in New York City.